Learning Support Assistant (Behaviour)

TeacherActive; Bargoed; On-site; GBP 1,199,000 - 1,661,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses

Market leading pay rates

Referral scheme (£100)

PAYE payroll

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a secondary-aged Pupil Referral Unit in Caerphilly. The role is full-time and temporary, starting ASAP until Christmas, to support pupils with ASD and EBD and help them engage with learning.

You will work on building positive relationships, managing behaviours and supporting pupil progression within the provision. A resilient, patient and adaptable approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with ALN.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD, EBD and/or challenging behaviour.
• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils is desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• A resilient and patient approach.
• Adaptability and a 'can-do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary-aged pupils with ASD and EBD, helping them engage with learning.
• Support behaviour management and develop positive relationships within the provision.
• Contribute to inclusion and engagement within a PRU setting.

Skills

Experience with ALN

ASD/EBD support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Resilient & patient

Adaptability

Job description

Do you have experience supporting secondary-aged pupils with Additional Learning Needs / ALN?

Are you confident supporting young people with Autism / ASD and Emotional Behavioural Difficulties / EBD?

Are you a resilient and adaptable LSA who can build positive relationships with pupils?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary-aged Pupil Referral Unit / PRU based in Caerphilly. The provision supports pupils with a range of Additional Learning Needs / ALN, including ASD and EBD, providing additional support to help young people engage positively with their education.

The PRU is looking to take on an LSA on a full-time, temporary basis from ASAP until Christmas. The successful LSA will support secondary-aged pupils with ASD and EBD, helping them to engage with learning, manage their behaviour and develop positive relationships within the provision.

The successful LSA will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with Additional Learning Needs / ALN
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD, EBD and/or challenging behaviour
• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils is desirable
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A resilient and patient approach
• Adaptability and a 'can-do' attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.